Greece 2016

As a longstanding member of the EU, Greece consistently supports Serbia’s European perspective. Excellent bilateral relations are further supported through the strong presence of Greek companies and the longstanding friendship between our people. Some of the challenges that both countries are currently facing haven’t altered the bigger picture.

Jadranka Joksimović, Serbian Minister without portfolio Responsible for European integration

Bilateral ties between Greece and Serbia are excellent. We value strongly the support we receive from Greece on our EU path, and look forward to new and additional models of mutual economic cooperation, in spite of the challenges Greece is facing

Lambis Kounalakis, Minister Counselor, Head of the Economic and Commercial section at the Embassy of Greece

The crisis provides an incentive to Greek investors to seek markets where they could expand their activities. In this sense, Serbia is becoming more attractive as there is finally clear consensus in the country on the importance of attracting foreign investors in order to reduce unemployment, and, even more importantly, the willingness to put to use their 'knowhow' and to develop a competitive economy.

Veljko Jovanović, Vice President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Slight indicators of Greece exiting its economic recession could be a good start for improving cooperation and investment in the energy sector and renewable energy sources, tourism, food processing and the furniture industry

The Hellenic Business Association today has the largest number of members since its establishment, which is yet more proof that Greek companies have long-term plans for the Serbian market and that they represent a stable economic partner of Serbia.

By adhering to the highest standards of the demanding international markets where Alumil does business, the company provides its clients from Balkan countries with an opportunity to develop and expand their respective businesses.

Our experience so far, and our potential, both corroborate expectations that Hellenic Sugar Serbia will become the leader of both Serbia and the region. Despite the fact that 2015 was the most perilous year for the sugar industry in Serbia, we meet 2016 with optimism.

When our customers in Serbia know how to make a proper Greek salad and are able to recognise real feta cheese, high quality olives and olive oil, and to smell the aroma of good oregano, we will know that they have become real lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.

When meeting someone for the first time, shake hands firmly, smile and make eye contact. There is no formal ritual when it comes to exchanging business cards in Greece, although it is a good idea to have one side translated into Greek and present the business card with this side facing up.

Early May is a wonderful time for everyone to get acquainted with the Easter traditions of the Greek Islands and to experience popular summer tourist sites in a different light. Here are some suggestions

Two major investments since our last interview – Al Dahra’s acquisition of PKB and the privatisation of the Port of Novi Sad by DP World – are important for both the United Arab Emirates and for Serbia. However, bearing in mind that these two Emirate companies are present in many countries of the world, their significant positive impact is indeed international. I hope this positive trend will continue - Mubarak Saeed Ahmed Burshaid Aldhaheri

“Bitef wants to save what can be saved, because it was never just an artistic review, but rather also a platform for the social struggle in favour of progressive values, and those are today the most basic, human values: normalcy, goodness, love.”

The Elixir Group is a regional leader in the production of complex high quality mineral fertilisers and phosphoric acid, as well as many other agribusiness segments. The Group exports as much as 70 per cent of its production to more than 50 countries on all continents

Ever since the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the resulting backlash from the media about the negative effects of social media on our lives, users have been flocking from Facebook in droves. In fact, according to Pew Research as much as 40 percent of U.S. users have taken a break – sometimes for weeks on end – from checking their account

Eike Fuhrken Batista da Silva is a Brazilian serial entrepreneur who has made and lost a fortune in the mining, oil and gas industries. He engaged in a quest to promote Brazil’s infrastructure with large-scale projects, such as the Porto do Acu, which ultimately led to his companies going bankrupt

The 21st century’s age of electronics and rapid communication requires experts in the social sciences and humanities, especially historical sciences, as they contribute to the development of a critical mind and democracy

Indian contemporary art is really that which is produced by ‘new age’ painters for today’s vibrant and growing market. Renowned artists and those of the new genre paint on several themes depicting diverse cultures and societies. Paintings produced by Indian artists have moved away from being plain, beautiful and skilled, to become interesting and unusual

David Vujich was among those who participated in the mission to send man to the Moon 50 years ago. In this account, he reveals interesting details of his origins, upbringing, working life and the great success that he achieved